The Drger PSS 5000 SCBA is a new generation high

performance breathing apparatus for the professional

firefighter. Combining advanced ergonomics with a wide
range of configurable options the Drger PSS 5000 provides
the user with the comfort and versatility to meet the demands
of first responders whenever breathing protection is required.

Ergonomic carrying system

Advanced harness choice
Service friendly & easy to maintain
Integrated and Versatile hose routing
Wide variety of system configurations and accessories
Electronic Monitoring with the Drger Bodyguard 7000

Utilizing the established Drger PSS

Pneumatics and cylinder strap design, the
Drger PSS 5000 combines established
technology, state-of-the-art materials and
innovative thinking to create a SCBA for
virtually any application.
ERGONOMIC CARRYING SYSTEM

The Drger PSS 5000 has been designed

to be not only comfortable but also
extremely stable during use in harsh
firefighting environments. Incorporating a
rigid harness connection to a fixed-height
back plate, advanced harness materials
and a pivoting waist belt, the Drger PSS
5000 remains in position regardless of the
task in hand.
ADVANCED HARNESS CHOICE

To allow the breathing apparatus to be

tailored to the required application,

the Drger PSS 5000 utilizes new stateof-the-art harness materials offered in a
choice of 2 harness options.
The Drger Standard (DS) harness is
a cost effective option for everyday use,
offering a high level of comfort and
durability. Easy to don and doff
materials and simple pull forward and
down adjustment mechanisms make
the DS harness a versatile option for
a wide variety of applications.
The Drger Professional (DP) utilizes
materials to withstand the high wear and
tear that firefighters face daily, whilst
providing an enhanced level of comfort
and function over the DS harness.
Incorporating hardwearing stainless
steel buckles and long-life Aramid blend
webbing, the DP is ideally suited to
extended wear and frequent use.

D-4265-2010

D-4250-2010

Drger PSS 5000

Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus

Drger PSS 5000

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SERVICE FRIENDLY & EASY TO MAINTAIN

To keep downtime and costs to a minimum

during service and maintenance, the
Drger PSS 5000 incorporates a number
of unique design features;
Drgers innovative Harness slide and
lock mechanism facilitates fast
and simple harness and waist pad
connection/removal from the back
plate, without the use of tools.
The first stage reducer snap fit
connection allows the pneumatics to
be fitted or removed quickly and easily
from the set.
Push in and out hose clips allow swift
removal of hoses from the harness
pads for cleaning, without the need to
remove the clip itself.
Closed, single piece harness and waist
pad design to prevent excessive water
absorbtion, reducing cleaning and
drying time.

breathing apparatus by creating a range

of components that can be selected in
combination to meet the specific needs of
the firefighter regardless of the task.
In addition to the inherent features of the
Drger PSS 5000 DS and DP, it is also
possible to add;
Drger Bodyguard 7000 electronic
monitoring
Twin cylinder configuration
Quick-Connect (QC) cylinder
connection
Chargeair quick filling
Secondary supply connections for
rescue, decontamination and/or airline
use
PSS Merlin Modem
PSS Rescue Hood
And many more (for a full list and
information please refer to the Drger
CABE Family Catalogue)

INTEGRATED AND

ELECTRONIC MONITORING WITH THE

VERSATILE HOSE ROUTING

DRGER BODYGUARD 7000

To minimize the risk of snagging and to

guard against physical damage, both the
gauge and air supply hoses are integrated
within channels in the Drger PSS 5000
back plate. The LDV, Gauge and Rescue
hoses can now be routed over the left
and/or right shoulders (2 hoses per side),
allowing the Drger PSS 5000 to be
configured to any standard. Conventional
waist mounted hoses can also be fitted
making the Drger PSS 5000 one of the
most versatile SCBAs available.

The Drger PSS 5000 has been designed

to be fully compatible with the globally
established Drger Bodyguard 7000
electronic signal and warning unit, and
the newly integrated PSS Merlin Modem.

WIDE VARIETY OF SYSTEM

CONFIGURATIONS AND ACCESSORIES

Drger has revolutionized the use of

For maximum protection The Drger

Bodyguard 7000 has an innovative
compact design that integrates the power
supply and pressure sensor modules
within the back plate, creating a balanced
weight distribution. Real-time monitoring
of essential information such as timeto-whistle (based on current air
consumption) and cylinder pressure is
communicated via a lightweight handheld

electronic gauge and display and/or,

a facemask-mounted Heads Up Display
(HUD).
Simultaneously this information can
be transferred to an Entry Control Board
via the PSS Merlin Modem, further
enhancing firefighter and fire ground
safety.
DRGER BODYGUARD 7000
AT A GLANCE

Accurate, continuously updated

air time remaining
Digital and Analogue display of
cylinder pressure
Time to whistle (based on current
air consumption)
Intuitive operation
Integrated personal alert safety system
(PASS)
Visual and acoustic warnings and
alarms (102 to 112 dBA)
Easy push-button operation
Configurable settings to suit individual
preferences
Enhanced display with scrolling text
Automatic self tests and system tests
Datalog with personal ID
PC Link Software
(Windows compatible)
Choice of operating modes:
Tally and Automatic
Simple upgrade to Drger FPS 7000
Head-Up- Display (HUD)
Simple integration with the Drger
PSS Merlin Modem

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Push in and out

hose clips
Slide and Lock Harness
Connections

Integrated Hose Channels

Swivel
Waist Belt
Strap Retainer

D-4266-2010

Pull Forward Waist Adjustment

Drger PSS 5000

Rescue Hose Shoulder

Left Hand Shoulder

3358341

D-20382-2010

Right Hand Shoulder

3358340

D-4267-2010

High-Tech Harness
Closed, single piece harness and waist pad
design to prevent excessive water absorbtion,
reducing cleaning and drying time.

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TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Weight Kg (Backplate and Harness)

Input Pressure (bar)
Nominal 1st Stage output pressure
1st stage output flow (l/min)
LDV output flow (l/min)
Whistle activation pressure (bar)
Whistle Sound Level (dBA)
ADSU Main alarm (dBA)

PSS 5000 DS
Pneumatic Gauge
3.85
0 - 300
7.5
> 1000
> 400
50 - 60
> 90
N/A

PSS 5000 DP
Pneumatic Gauge
4.00
0 - 300
7.5
> 1000
> 400
50 - 60
> 90
N/A

PSS 5000 DP
Bodyguard 7000
4.60
0 - 300
7.5
> 1000
> 400
50 - 60
> 90
102 - 112

Approvals EN 137:2006 (Type2)

ST-9907-2006

Drger FPS 7000

ST-606-2006

ST-6201-2007

Drger Bodyguard 7000

Drger PSS Rescue hood

Plus LDV

Cylinder Quick Connect

D-16516-2010

ST-6183-2007

D-2504-2010

Drger PSS Merlin Modem

Drger FPS 7000

Head-Up Display

ST-6165-2007

ST-6168-2007

ST-9475-2006

SELECTED ACCESSORIES/UPGRADES

Drger PSS 7000

secondary supply hose

Drger Bodyguard 1000

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ORDER INFORMATION

Drger PSS 5000 Compressed Air Breathing Apparatus

PSS 5000 DP Pneumatic Gauge
PSS 5000 DP Pneumatic Gauge
PSS 5000 DP Quick Connect
PSS 5000 DP Bodyguard 7000
PSS 5000 DP Bodyguard 7000
PSS 5000 DP Bodyguard 7000 QC
PSS 5000 DP Bodyguard 7000 Tally
PSS 5000 DP Bodyguard 7000 Tally
PSS 5000 DP Bodyguard 7000 Tally Quick Connect

single cylinder strap

universal cylinder strap
single cylinder strap
single cylinder strap
universal cylinder strap
single cylinder strap
single cylinder strap
universal cylinder strap
single cylinder strap

3357845
3358333
3358431
3358353
3358355
3358436
3358354
3358356
3358437

PSS 5000 DS
PSS 5000 DS
PSS 5000 DS Quick Connect
PSS 5000 DS Bodyguard 7000
PSS 5000 DS Bodyguard 7000
PSS 5000 DS Bodyguard 7000 Quick Connect
PSS 5000 DS Bodyguard 7000 Tally
PSS 5000 DS Bodyguard 7000 Tally
PSS 5000 DS Bodyguard 7000 Tally Quick Connect

single cylinder strap

universal cylinder strap
single cylinder strap
single cylinder strap
universal cylinder strap
single cylinder strap
single cylinder strap
universal cylinder strap
single cylinder strap

3357858
3358338
3358428
3358349
3358351
3358434
3358350
3358352
3358435

Selected Accessories
FPS 7000 HUD Transmitter Kit 1
consisting of pressure module and HP manifold (allows upgrade from PSS 5000 with pneumatic
gauge to FPS 7000 Heads-Up-Display) n-mask display and power supply not included.
Bodyguard 7000 Upgrade Kit (Tally)
consisting of Bodyguard 7000 display module & pressure Module including HP hose & pneumatic whistle.
(Upgrade of PSS 5000 with pneumatic gauge to PSS 5000 w Bodyguard 7000, power supply not included)
Bodyguard 7000 Upgrade Kit (Button)
PSS Merlin Modem Kit

3356882

3357098
3357101
3357982

Plus lung demand valve (LDV)

Normal Demand (N)
Plug in (A)
M45 (AE)
ESA
Automatic switch over valve (ASV)
PSS Rescue hood

3350501
3338700
3338706
3351302
on request
3354982

Lung demand valve holder

N/ESA
AE
A
Drger Cylinders

3357526
3357528
3357527
on request

Secondary Supply & Airline Accessories

2nd MP Connector Hose - Waist - Female - LF
2nd MP Connector Hose - Waist - Male - LF
2nd MP Connector Hose - Waist - Female - SF
2nd MP Connector Hose - Shoulder RH - Female - QRC
2nd MP Connector Hose - Shoulder LH - Female - QRC
2nd MP Combined Connector Hose - Waist - Unsecured
2nd MP Combined Connector Hose Forward - Waist - Secured
2nd MP Combined Connector Hose Forward - Waist - Secured
Buddy Breather Pouch
Revitox Shoulder Hose

3355748
3355749
3358503
3358340
3358341
3356530
3358403
3358406
3358596
3358590

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